Title: Charming Rustic Farmhouse in the NS Wine & Ski County the Gaspereau Valley! - Latest Reviews, Deals & Photos 2025 - Expedia.ca [See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Charming Rustic Farmhouse in the NS Wine & Ski County the Gaspereau Valley! Farm stay in Wallbrook ![Exterior](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110900000/110895200/110895101/253e422e.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Smart TV, fireplace](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110900000/110895200/110895101/9de4fce2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Fridge, microwave, oven, stovetop](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110900000/110895200/110895101/fec4a990.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![4 bedrooms, iron/ironing board, travel crib, WiFi](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110900000/110895200/110895101/205aeae6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Dining](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/111000000/110900000/110895200/110895101/dc3cedc0.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Take advantage of a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities at Charming Rustic Farmhouse in the NS Wine & Ski County the Gaspereau Valley!. 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Property highlights At Charming Rustic Farmhouse in the NS Wine & Ski County the Gaspereau Valley!, you can look forward to a garden, a playground, and laundry facilities. Stay connected with in-room WiFi. Additional perks include: - Barbecue grills and games Room features All guestrooms at Charming Rustic Farmhouse in the NS Wine & Ski County the Gaspereau Valley! have perks such as fireplaces and air conditioning, in addition to amenities like internet access. 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Recycling ## Policies ### Special check-in instructions You will receive an email from the host with check-in and check-out instructions ### Pets Pets allowed Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees 2 total pets ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Events Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings ### Smoking Smoking allowed: in designated areas ## Important information ### You need to know Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site; maximum attendees: 50 Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector and a smoke detector This property is managed through our partner, Vrbo. You will receive an email from Vrbo with a link to a Vrbo account, where you can change or cancel your reservation Property Registration Number STR2425D3537 ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Charming Rustic Farmhouse in the NS Wine & Ski County the Gaspereau Valley! pet-friendly? > Yes, this farm house allows pets (limit 2 total). ### Where is Charming Rustic Farmhouse in the NS Wine & Ski County the Gaspereau Valley! located? > Situated in Wallbrook, this farm stay is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Luckett Vineyards and 2.8 mi (4.5 km) from Old Covenanter Church. Just Us! Fair Trade Museum and Domaine de Grand Pré are also within 6 mi (10 km). ## Have a question? Beta Get instant answers with AI powered search of property information and reviews. Ask a question ## Charming Rustic Farmhouse in the NS Wine & Ski County the Gaspereau Valley! Reviews 9.6 ### Exceptional All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.[More information](https://www.expedia.ca/lp/b/content-guidelines) 10 - Excellent 3 8 - Good 1 6 - Okay 0 4 - Poor 0 2 - Terrible 0 ### 9.0/10 Cleanliness ### 10/10 Excellent #### Karen E. Jul 11, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Fantastic place. John was a wonderful host full of local stories and suggestions. We appreciated the space, gardens and quietness ##### Karen E. Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025 ### 8/10 Good #### Lori C. Apr 7, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy #### Farm house stay Located in a beautiful setting. Close to highway for travel. Lots of space to spread out in the house. Great fireplace to warm up to. ##### Lori C. Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Melody W. Oct 17, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Amazing property. We enjoyed ourselves immensely and spacious room for us all. We have to admit, the best part of our stay was Sunny and Smug 3 ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/3ed34146-af54-41a7-b15f-3e050ae00501-1760735385542.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/9863a76c-b870-4772-8bae-5a0d5b6998b9-1760735373829.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/203c9b93-70d4-434b-9b08-9226db232473-1760735385249.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/ugc/hotel-reviews/39d6282f-3fa0-4ec3-859e-312e6524d676-1760735385073.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=204&ra=fit&q=high) ##### Melody W. Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025 ### 10/10 Excellent #### Tony M. Sep 15, 2025 Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy Really enjoyed the stay and the serene atmosphere of the area. Great location! ##### Tony M. 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